# How to SSH into your instance

## 1. Deploy a Cloud GPU

Configure a GPU on our [Marketplace](https://marketplace.tensordock.com/order_list) based on cost, RAM, storage, and vCPUs. To use SSH, ensure that you have a port forwarded to port 22. To use Ubuntu, select your version for your installation. Make sure your storage matches your operating system's requirements.

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## 2. Set up your machine for SSH

We auto generate the command line for you.

<figure><img src="https://276866638-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FScYFYZoiZXazILi6lxJ5%2Fuploads%2FFJHsHxgYr8GlJbQS8KR4%2Fimage%20(24).png?alt=media&#x26;token=6411f03b-3969-4f32-9013-57a1a614289e" alt=""><figcaption><p>Use the networking section your SSH information</p></figcaption></figure>

Run the generated command in your operating system's terminal software to access your instance:&#x20;

* Windows: Powershell
* Linux: Terminal
* MacOS: Terminal

<figure><img src="https://276866638-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FScYFYZoiZXazILi6lxJ5%2Fuploads%2Fpy34H5xYjCzS0Zs9eqQw%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=d6af05aa-d720-4af3-89ac-5f3d0476ffc9" alt=""><figcaption><p>Example for Windows Powershell</p></figcaption></figure>

Congratulations! You have now SSHed into your server and have access to the power needed for your own usage. At any time, you can quit your connection with the command `exit`.


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